The gaming industry has seen record growth over the past few years. As global access to gaming increases and new technologies expand what’s possible for gamers, the sector is experiencing a new wave of opportunity. With that opportunity comes new challenges, and fierce competition in the industry means organizations need to prioritize innovation and create … Read more
A high availability (HA) Kubernetes control plane is crucial for maintaining the efficient operation and reliability of applications and services. The control plane is the brain of a Kubernetes cluster; without it, your distributed system can degrade or break. Savvy organizations fortify the uptime and performance of their customers with a highly available control plane. … Read more
Many independent and medium-sized gaming studios are often faced with a dilemma—how can they provide top-notch gaming experiences to thousands or even millions of players while keeping costs manageable? This tradeoff between performance and cost gets amplified because often the vast majority of their players are on a free tier. Several small gaming studios also … Read more
Businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing solutions to streamline operations and drive innovation. Naturally, this technology comes with risk—service disruption can mean lost revenue, diminished customer trust, and reputational damage. Being thoughtful and intentional about the data centers you use as a business can help mitigate these risks. While it’s essential to choose the right … Read more
Efficiency and scalability are the cornerstones of successful Kubernetes workloads. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations require robust storage solutions seamlessly integrating with their Kubernetes environments. DigitalOcean Spaces Object Storage has numerous benefits when paired with DigitalOcean Kubernetes like S3 compatible API, virtually limitless scalability, built-in CDN with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS), native integration, up … Read more
Maximizing savings and security: Why tech startups should opt for ACH payments for cloud services As a tech startup or small business, managing your expenses is critical to your success. If you’re running your business in the cloud, one of your most significant expenses is likely your cloud service bill. But how you pay that … Read more
At DigitalOcean, we understand the growth pains of businesses and their complex needs related to cloud infrastructure and acceleration. As a leading cloud provider that offers a range of cloud services, we can help your small and medium-sized business (SMBs) or startup accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure robust, scalable infrastructure, paving the way … Read more
Cloud has become pervasive in the way organizations build, manage, and secure applications and data. The ability to provision resources on-demand, pay as you go, and scale globally has quickened the pace of innovation. Cloud makes it easier for businesses of all sizes to access new technology and create more value for both internal and … Read more
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) develop specialized software applications that cater to various markets and industries. Unlike in-house development teams that build custom software tailored to specific organizational needs, ISVs must engineer products with a broader appeal, ensuring reliability and scalability across different environments and customer bases. As a result, ISVs face unique challenges in product … Read more
Introduction At DigitalOcean, our mission is simple: provide the tools and infrastructure needed to scale exponentially and accelerate successful cloud journeys. Many Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and startups including Snipitz, ScraperAPI, Nitropack, Zing, and BrightData have experienced successful scaling and rapid growth on DigitalOcean Kubernetes. DigitalOcean Kubernetes stands out as a managed Kubernetes platform due … Read more
